Senior Underwriter, Commercial Lines

Intact Financial Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading insurer as a Commercial Lines Senior Underwriter in Ottawa. This permanent full-time role offers a unique hybrid work model while focusing on developing critical broker relationships and managing complex risks. Enjoy a supportive culture committed to inclusivity, career growth, and sustainable practices.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Extensive pension and benefits package

Annual wellness account

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of commercial lines underwriting experience is essential.
• CIP designation preferred but not required.
• Ability to handle complex risks and demonstrate customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate moderate to complex risks and analyze requests.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and provide legendary service.
• Coach and mentor team members in underwriting practices.

Skills

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication

Risk assessment

Time management

Education

Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Intact's innovative Commercial Lines Underwriting team and contribute to the success of Canada's largest P&C insurer. Use state-of-the-art technology to streamline broker collaboration and enhance risk assessment. Handle diverse files, build strong broker relationships, and work alongside industry leaders. You'll shape future decisions through impactful projects, using advanced tools to hone your technical skills. We are committed to sustainable growth, climate change adaptation, and maintaining excellent broker partnerships. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, endless learning opportunities, and a supportive culture that champions inclusivity and career growth. Join us in shaping the future and growing your career.

We're looking for a Commercial Lines Senior Underwriter to join our growing team! This position can be located in our Toronto, Mississauga, Ajax, London or Ottawa office. This role is a permanent full-time hybrid position that requires a minimum of 2 days per week working in your assigned office.

What you'll do here :

• Develop long-term and meaningful relationships with brokers by providing legendary service and participating in broker visits, field underwriting, insurance industry functions, and marketing events.
• Assess and evaluate moderate to complex risks, analyzing requests for quotes, renewals and policy changes and recommend innovative solutions.
• Coach and mentor team members to develop their technical underwriting knowledge and to enhance broker relationships.
• Help shape the future of Commercial Lines Underwriting by providing creative solutions on process or workflow improvements to increase efficiency and elevate best practices
• Provide leadership to ensure that the regional underwriting service, production and profitability levels are achieved.
• Apply effective pricing and underwriting strategies in accordance with Company guidelines and personal underwriting authority limits.
• Within your level of authority, quote, negotiate, sell, and authorize the acceptance of moderate to complex new business, renewals, and endorsements to develop and retain profitable business according to the business plan established for the department.
• Arrange reinsurance if and when required.
• Work closely to develop and maintain positive business partnerships with brokers, reinsurers and co-workers.
• Use the computer system for policy inquiry, electronic filing, underwriting and rating transactions.
• Some travel is required.

What you bring to the table :

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of commercial lines underwriting experience
• Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation preferred
• Care for people by being supportive, providing candid feedback and recognizing performance
• Maintain an expert and current understanding of all relevant Commercial Underwriting Guides and instructions related thereto
• Demonstrate the ability to handle complex risks
• Awareness of local community conditions and insurance issues
• Superior organization and demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Exemplary and proactive customer service skills to identify needs, effectively negotiate, and provide tailored solutions to brokers
• Great communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong negotiating skills and business savvy
• Initiative and ability to work under pressure
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products and computer tools
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

LI-Hybrid

What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team :

A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

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